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What is 3.3(x-8)-x=1.2

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The awnser is 12 you just had to take away the decimal

User Bani
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Multiply 3.3 by everything in the parenthesis.

3.3x - 26.4 - x = 1.2

Combine like terms.

2.3x - 26.4 = 1.2

Add 26.4 to both sides.

2.3x = 27.6

Divide 2.3 on both sides.

x = 12

Hope this helps!
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